Update: Our best smartphone for 2017 is more than one year strong and due for a refresh with the impending Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus launch.

However, if you want buy the best phone today in the US, whether it’s an iPhone or an Android, here are the top 10 cell phones that have gone through our comprehensive review testing.

Knowing the best smartphone you can buy in 2017 is more than just a hunch for us. We test out the latest and – sometimes – greatest phones in comprehensive mobile phone reviews.

To drill down to a list of our 10 favorites in the US this year, we based today’s updated rankings on a lot of geeked-out factors: design, performance, battery life, camera quality and software updates.

Sure, your personal preference among iOS 10, Android Nougat and Windows Mobile 10 could sway you to another device besides our top-ranked phone. Likewise, your contract with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile is a personal preference. The best phone for AT&T may not be available on-contract on Verizon, and vice-versa.

But that’s why we have more than just a No. 1 pick, which, spoiler alert, isn’t just Apple’s iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. We’re not that predictable. Before you lock into a binding contract or spring for an expensive unlocked, SIM-free smartphone, consult our best phone guide, updated regularly.

What’s next? We haven’t seen an HTC 11 yet, but the company did launch a big upgrade by the way of the HTC U Ultra, which we gave 3.5/5 stars. Sadly, it’s not available on contract and, so far, remains costly.

Also consider: We’d suggest having a gander at the LG G5 if you fancy an ‘underdog’ brand that can still make it big… great camera and some fancy innovation on offer there. The HTC Bolt is a more budget-friendly alternative in the US, too, at least if you’re a Sprint customer.